We work with glass every day at M&M Glass Company, but there’s something different about seeing how it’s actually manufactured from raw materials. Recently, our Owner and General Manager had the opportunity to visit Cardinal Glass Industries in Durant, Oklahoma. The experience gave us an even deeper appreciation for the products we provide to our customers across South Louisiana.
Why We Visited Cardinal Glass
Cardinal Glass Industries is one of the major glass manufacturers in North America, with nearly 10,000 employees across 49 locations in the United States. Their Durant facility specializes in “float glass manufacturing”, producing the flat glass that goes into residential windows and doors.
The Flat Glass Manufacturing Process
The Durant facility uses a fascinating process called “float glass manufacturing,” where molten glass is literally floated on molten tin to create perfectly flat glass. Walking through the facility, our team witnessed the incredible precision and technology that goes into every sheet of glass.
The plant operates in a clean, temperature-controlled environment spanning over 700,000 square feet (that’s more than 12 football fields). The scale of this operation is truly impressive, with massive furnaces running continuously to produce the highest quality glass. This eventually makes its way to homes and businesses across the region.
Bringing World-Class Glass to Baton Rouge
At M&M Glass Company, we believe that understanding where our products come from and how they’re made helps us to serve you better. Our visit to Cardinal Glass in Durant reinforced why we choose to work with industry leaders who share our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Whether you need residential glass, custom mirrors, shower enclosures, or commercial glass installations, you can trust that we source our materials from manufacturers who represent the best in the industry.